Re: Temperatures?

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

I'd like the answer to this as well.  Several people have added headlight
relays with the wiring coming from the alternator.  I've thought about
that, but have reservations about the temperatures such wire will have to
stand.  Any comments from those that have relays wired to that spot?  Did
you use high-temp sleeves?

>Hi All
>
>Anybody know what the operating temperature ranges are under the Hood of an
>urq?  I am looking to tidy up the wiring under there by grouping and
>running wires together in sleeving.  I can get sleeving that will withstand
>continuous temperatures of between 125 and 230 degrees centigrade.  OK for
>most areas, but what about round the Manifolds and Turbo (ie Starter and
>Alternator leads)?
>
>TIA
>
>Ian Gregory
>
>'88 90q   (For Sale)
>'84 Ur-q
>
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>
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Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL